Hours
If students have already completed a Specialist in Higher Education Administration (36 credit hours, including 6 hours of Field Research Project), the doctoral program requires 33 credit hours for Ed.D. candidates and 39 credit hours for Ph.D. candidates, both including 12 hours for the dissertation portion.
Direct admission to the program following an acceptable master’s degree consists of a minimum of 69 credit hours for Ed.D. candidates and 72 credit hours for Ph.D. candidates, both including 12 hours for the dissertation.
Delivery Method
Classes are offered in a combination of in-person, online, and hybrid formats, making it ideal for the working student who wants to take their education to the next level. William Carey uses Canvas as the learning management system for online coursework.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
Prospective students must:
Complete an online application & pay application fee
Hold a master’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 from an accredited institution
Submit official copies of all transcripts to Graduate Admissions via eScript or mailed from the institution
Provide two recommendations from past or current supervisors and a current curriculum vitae
Complete an oral interview
Submit official quantitative, verbal, and written scores on the GRE
Career Outlooks
The Ed.D. track prepares students for careers in Educational Leadership, while the Ph.D. track prepares students to pursue careers in Research and Teaching.
